Pages

▼

Friday, April 15, 2011

Here Kitty, Horsey, doggy


"First friends" ACEO acrylic


If you are a returning visitor to my blog then you know I like to draw, paint and create animals of all kinds.  Cats are particularly interesting to me since they come in so many varieties and colors.

Calico cat, ACEO pencil


Cats can be in colors of Tortoise shell calico, black, white, and even blue. There are tabbies of gray and brown, yellow, orange and beige.  Tiger stripes can be bold or muted.  Some cats are Siamese, some Persians and others, Himalayans. Cat’s eyes can be green, yellow, orange, or blue. Some even come with two different color eyes.  I think cats are kind of like fingerprints or snowflakes, and no two are exactly alike.

So I guess I will never tire of drawing and painting cats…then again….

Jack Russell ACEO pencil


Dogs are particularly interesting to me since they come in so many varieties and colors.

Dogs can be black and tan, spotted and speckled.  They can be big or small.  They can be shorthaired or long, curly or straight. The best of all though is a mixed breed that can turn out in very unique ways.  Dogs are like fingerprints or snowflakes, and no two are exactly alike. Then again…

Clydesdale ACEO acrylic


Horses are particularly interesting to me since they come in so many varieties and colors.

Horses can be black or gray, white, chestnut and tan.  Their manes can be short or long.  They can be tall like the Clydesdale or short like the mini.  They can be spotted or splotched.  They can come in colors that are hard to describe like gruella or carmello.  And who doesn’t love a palomino…not Roy Rogers that’s for sure!  Horses are like fingerprints or snowflakes, and no two are exactly alike. Then again…

Ok, I’ll just stop right here!!

PPF is here and these-- dear friends, are my entries in this fun event.  Check out all the wonderful art to discover…



at

52 comments:

  1. HeatherApril 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Good Morning!
    You are just AMAZING with these animals...Oh, your cats just are so realistic, as are all your animals, but there is something about those cats, I just love! You are right, the eyes are all different...Beautiful crystal...just beautiful work! have a great friday xo

    ReplyDelete
  2. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfApril 15, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Your art is devine! It really is. :) The cat looks almost like my kitty Ajda.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Valerie-JaelApril 15, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Amazingly beautiful paintings! Love them all! Valerie

    ReplyDelete
  4. maddyroseApril 15, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    I agree, your artwork is amazingly beautiful. I've never been able to draw an animal and make it look real. I can do a pretty good likeness of a teddy bear. They too are like snowflakes.....

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    And to think these are all small paintings! Fabulous! You are so talented. Do you trade your ATCs? Happy PPF.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Lee PierceApril 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Wow! Crystal, you are the Critter Queen! I envy your animal abilities - DH claims my horses look like goats :D

    ReplyDelete
  7. WandaApril 15, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What an amazing artist and teacher you are. Always enjoy your creativity, and your interesting and helpful narratives.

    Your animals just look so alive!

    ReplyDelete
  8. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Crystal, your artwork is amazing and wonderful!!! I especially love the tortoise colored cat. Beautiful!!!

    Jan

    ReplyDelete
  9. DeannaApril 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    These are all amazing. I love "First Friends". That's my favorite but it's so hard to choose because they are all so fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  10. GlorV1April 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Crystal, Happy PPF to you. WOW! I am amazed at your work. It's just breathtaking. You really have a love for these creatures and I admire that very much. You just gotta love all these pieces. Great job, thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Jenn BowerApril 15, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    animals are so hard to draw because of the varied anatomy. You do such a great job with all of them. I love the colt.

    ReplyDelete
  12. MarleneApril 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Crystal, I just have to agree with everyone, these are beautiful. I love the horses and dogs, the cat is beautiful but then I am a dog person. Your horses look like you could pet them. Wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Pam TuckerApril 15, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh, I have a Calico and she very much resembles your painting. You do such beautiful work! Your love for your subjects definitely comes through. These are all so wonderful! :)

    ReplyDelete
  14. Jenny April 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Wow, you are so talented! I am pretty rubbish at drawing 4 legged creatures of any variety but you have a real gift! And yes I agree with Pam....your love definitely shows through!

    ReplyDelete
  15. YvonneApril 15, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    You realy have a way with painting animals. these are all wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  16. SHERI COOKApril 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Geesh! It's enough for me to even create ONE work for each friday and here you are with so many nice pieces. WELL DONE!!! Happy PPF!

    ReplyDelete
  17. VivianApril 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    You drew this??? Well then what an honor that such an amazing artist stopped by and said HI. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Gail H. RagsdaleApril 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Absolutely love the kitty!!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Tammie LeeApril 15, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    ah, these are all so wonderful with great character

    ReplyDelete
  20. Craftymoose CraftsApril 15, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    These are all just darling! Great colors and expression.

    ReplyDelete
  21. NettyApril 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    They are all truly wonderful, thank you for sharing. Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  22. ChristineApril 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    oh I can tell you love your animals, nice work today. So cats don't have brown eyes? Interesting post and great music.

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    As a fellow lover of all things animal, can i just say i totally love your ACEOs- the details and expressions on each wee creature is brilliant given how small they are!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Anne ButeraApril 15, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Your animals are absolutely wonderful! I love how you've pondered all the different colors in all the different animals. We'll never run out of things to paint and draw, will we?

    ReplyDelete
  25. jamberry_songApril 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I loooove your horses; I can tell whenever you post one that it was created by someone who is so passionate about horses, who has spent so much time looking at them and loving them, that they are just perfect looking. Your other animals are wonderful, though, too. You are a very gifted artist. :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. Magic Love CrowApril 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Love them all, but cats are my favs ;o)

    ReplyDelete
  27. Kristin DudishApril 15, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Your animals are fabulous (In every medium you use)!

    I love drawing and painting animals too (because they are like fingerprints or snowflakes... ha!)

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I just had to tell you that every time I have to type in the word verification I think of you!

    p.p.s. I just looked down at the one for your blog and, I kid you not, it's "zings" - So this one's for you...

    zings: The completely clever, funny witticisms that Crystal Harris Donnelly writes on her blog!

    ReplyDelete
  28. Gerri HerbstApril 15, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Your animals are so alive. I adore your calico. Its colors are amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  29. LeoviApril 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Wonderful, I love the tenderness of the first.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Hybrid JApril 15, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Your animal artwork are so full of life and joy. Well Done! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  31. Lynn StevensApril 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    We share the same Love in painting animals. What do they say, great minds! LOL
    wonderful work
    hugs Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  32. Rosie KaplanApril 15, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Not just a talented artist but also a very up market blog. Music, other blogs WOW. SO I get to ask you if you can help me! At the very least can you tell me how you get the "You might also like" things at the bottom of your post? I kept you blog open so I could listen to the music. Who is it?
    Love Rosie

    ReplyDelete
  33. MelisaApril 16, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I love animal paintings, especially dogs. Yours are excellent!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Theresa PlasApril 16, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Amazing ACEO masterpieces! So impressed at all the detail in miniature size!

    ReplyDelete
  35. UnknownApril 16, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    These are al so beautiful- I'm amazed at how you can cram so much detail into such a small canvas- and, I BOW to you for this!
    As a cat lover, your cats are my favorite- especially the one you showed ere- I love the way you did the whiskers- for some reason, it seems almost Asian to me.....and of course the rest of your work is wonderful too!
    Happy PPF (a day late :))
    Stephanie

    ReplyDelete
  36. IleanaApril 16, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Each of these pieces look like they've taken quite a while to create. They are so well detailed. The cat just blew me away...so beautiful, and the first piece is just adorable. They all are, really. Great job!!

    ReplyDelete
  37. VictoriaApril 16, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    All so beautiful!
    Victoria

    ReplyDelete
  38. EVAApril 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    One of the categories on the PPF poll was written with you in mind, Crystal!

    They are all beautiful! Really lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  39. ger chouinardApril 16, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    just love it here! So glads PPF helped me find your work! Animals are the best and you capture them beautifully!

    ReplyDelete
  40. NicolaApril 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful pieces. LOVE the horses :0) it amazes me that you can paint such delicate and detailed pieces in ACEO size!!! wonderful work and thank you for sharing :0)

    ReplyDelete
  41. AnnabelleApril 17, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Animals are a joy to hold and paint and you show your love through your lovely work! I especially like First Friends, all are quite beautiful!

    Annabelle : )

    ReplyDelete
  42. MaggieApril 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    You really work wonders with all the mediums you use! All of your animals are so realistic. And, I love your cat. I am especially fond of felines.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Priti LisaApril 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    LOL! You are an artistic genius and funny too!
    xo

    ReplyDelete
  44. lenoracleApril 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    They all look great regardless! Great job on the fur on the cat, always tough. Love them all. : )

    ReplyDelete
  45. Jenn BowerApril 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks for the comments today? Did you put up a sketch? I didn't see one so sorry for the double comment here. I finished Pride and Prejudice and it is up on my blog :) Have a great week.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Paula - Buenos AiresApril 17, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Such sweet, happy, tender expressions. I always want to hug your animals. :)

    ReplyDelete
  47. Morph WaffleApril 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my gosh these are so wonderful and adorable. The first one is sooo sweet and adorable and your cat is fantastic and I admire your skill for drawing horses, they're not easy to draw and you do it so well!

    ReplyDelete
  48. pve designApril 18, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I love when creatures get along. They remind each of us to share and be kind.
    pve

    ReplyDelete
  49. Carrie MartinezApril 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    These are so amazing, so much detail, that its hard to believe they are only the size of ACEOs....The cat's fur looks so life-like!

    ReplyDelete
  50. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    oh these paintings are amazing pieces....I love your work and the details.....Hope you have a fantastic and creative week!!!

    ReplyDelete
  51. jamberry_songApril 18, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I hope you're feeling better, dear!

    ReplyDelete
  52. Erika April 19, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Wonderful art! I do enjoy your pieces with the horses--maybe it is the childhood wish to have horses:)

    ReplyDelete

As always thanks for you comments!